# Seductive Cosmetic Close-Ups Christel Bangsgaard's Photography Captures Intense Makeup By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christel-bangsgaard References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/08/24/christel-bangsgaard-beauty-photography/) & [christelb](http://www.christelb.com/fashion) Vibrant cosmetics like the ones featured within Christel Bangsgaard’s beauty photography remind me a lot of ‘MAC’ Cosmetics. Whenever I see print advertisements for this particular cosmetic brand, they are never afraid to use saturated colors and make bold makeup moves -- just like Christel Bangsgaard. Christel Bangsgaard has a Danish heritage, but is currently located in New York City where she creates her stunning cosmetic closeups. With a second place nod in the beauty category of The International Photography Award, I’m sure we’ll be seeing more from this talented artist and photographer. **Implications** - Choosing to undergo [bold colorful campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-play-beauty-campaign) is something that many companies and artists carefully consider. For those who are able to incorporate daring color schemes in a tasteful, not overdone way, consumers continue to find these displays more memorable -- just like how many viewers react to [MAC Cosmetics campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-x-doja-cat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vibrant Cosmetic Campaigns:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to create bold and memorable advertising campaigns featuring saturated colors. - **Intense Makeup Photography:** Emerging trend of capturing close-ups of vibrant and bold makeup in photography, creating stunning visuals for beauty brands. - **Danish Heritage in Beauty Art:** Exploring the influence of Danish heritage in beauty photography, adding a unique touch to cosmetic promotions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to embrace daring color schemes and create memorable campaigns. - **Photography:** Emerging trend of capturing vibrant and intense makeup close-ups, providing opportunities for photographers in the beauty industry. - **Art:** Exploring the merging of art and beauty through photography, offering new avenues for artistic expression within the beauty industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurred Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Patisserie-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/este-lauder-x-ladure.md) - [Fashion Week Beauty Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-paris-secured.md) - [Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-m-beauty.md) - [High-End Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign.md) - [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md) - [Playful Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinique-x-crayola.md) - [GenAI Makeup Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-marketing.md)